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DDC number building for shelf arrangement Julianne Beall Assistant Editor, DDC Library of Congress July 4, 2006 Vienna Broad outline Part 1. Elements of typical call numbers Part 2. Class numbers Part 3. Book numbers and other methods of subarrangement Part 1. Elements of typical call numbers Call number = class number + book number (or other method of alphabetic subarrangement) Example: 641.5972 .B3433 Call number A set of letters, numerals or other symbols (in combination or alone) used by a library to identify a specific copy of a work. A call number consists of the class number and book number (or Cutter number). It may also contain other data such as date, volume number, copy number and location symbol. Class number Notation that designates the class to which a given item belongs. Example: 641.5972 Cooking characteristic of Mexico Used for Rick Baylesss Mexican kitchen :capturing the vibrant flavors of a world-class cuisine Book number The part of a call number that distinguishes a specific item from other items within the same class number, also called a Cutter number. A book number is composed of letters from the authors name and numbers. Example: .B3433 for Bayless, Rick From OCLC Cutter Four-Figure Table Other method of alphabetic subarrangement Instead of formal book numbers, many libraries prefer simple methods of alphabetic subarrangement Example: Bay for Bayless, Rick Part 2. Class numbers Broad classification and logical abridgment Building with tables (numbered auxiliary tables) Building with add tables Building with other add notes Broad classification The classification of works in broad categories by logical abridgment, even when more specific numbers are available, e.g., the use of 641.5 Cooking instead of 641.5972 Mexican cooking for a cookbook of Mexican recipes. Logical abridgment The abridged number is the same as the full number, but shorter The number is abridged at a logical place Abridged edition A shortened version of